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H.RES.771: Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2004
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military installations, and post offices. Extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the Nation to those who have served their nation in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war. Recognizes and honors the more than 88,000...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Mr. Simmons moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 14, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Robert Ruhl Simmons (R-Conn.) |